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Title: Vietnam lawmakers discuss expanding LBGT rights
Post by: LordKAT on July 29, 2013, 05:04:32 AM
Vietnam lawmakers discuss expanding LBGT rights

July 29, 2013

http://www.thanhniennews.com/2010/pages/20130728-vietnam-lawmakers-lgbt-discuss-same-sex-marriage.aspx (http://www.thanhniennews.com/2010/pages/20130728-vietnam-lawmakers-lgbt-discuss-same-sex-marriage.aspx)


Vietnam's legislators should have a better understanding of LGBT (Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transsexual) issues in order to draft relevant laws, says at least one government official.

... "Legalizing same sex marriage does not affect the rights of other groups. Actually, it protects heterosexuals," he said, pointing out that many heterosexuals end up getting married to homosexuals who feel the need to hide their true sexual orientation.